Australia’s victory means they currently hold a six-point advantage over second-placed India, who also featured in the series. India, the defending World Cup champions, are a point clear of South Africa. With a number of ODI series concluding in recent days, the second and final match between New Zealand and Pakistan is set to be played on Tuesday, with the Black Caps holding a 1-0 lead following their seven-wicket win in Wellington on Saturday.

A victory for sixth-placed New Zealand would see them reduce England’s lead to two points, while a win for seventh-placed Pakistan would level the series 1-1 and reduce the gap on the Black Caps to three points. The World Cup takes place in Australia and New Zealand from February 14 until March 29.